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Clubs & Groups

Art Groups

Bead Works - Free

Leaders: Gail, Sheri, and Sue
Monday, 1:00pm-3:00pmBeads with all of the fixtures, sizes, and colors are available for all who wish to make jewelry or try their hand at bead working. Due to a generous donation of beads and beading materials, we are offering this drop-in group to explore beading possibilities. Come and join in on the FREE group! Bring your ideas, books, and creative side!Acrylics Class-- Painter Joanne
Wednesdays, 1:00pm-4:00pm
$10 Member / $20 Non-Member

Photography Workshop - FreeInstructor: Photographer Boon and Paul
Wednesdays, 2:00pm-5:00pm
Practice and discuss the art and techniques of photography. The last Tuesday of each month is a scheduled field trip.

Card Groups

Bridge Group - $1Mondays, 12:30pm-4:00pmFridays 12:30pm-4:00pm
Grab a friend and join in! Bridge is a trick-taking card game played by four players in two competing partnerships. Each group of four individuals sit around a square card table, with the partners facing each other.

Cribbage Group - FreeTuesdays, 9:30am-11:30am
Cribbage is a card game played with two to four or more players. This game involves playing and grouping cards in combinations to gain points. Cribbage also includes a cribbage board for scorekeeping.

Pinochle Group - $1
Tuesdays, 8:30am-11:00am
Wednesdays, 8:30am-11:00am
This game is a "trick-and-meld" card game, players score points by trick-taking and also by forming combinations of cards. With many different types of Pinochle, you will never get tired of this group.

Games Group -- Free
Fridays, 12:30pm-4:00pm
Compete against others in cards games and more with this wonderful group. Meeting regularly in the Craft room or Dining Hall after lunch, this group learns and plays wonderful card games for the pleasure of announcing “I win!”

Bingo - $6.50 buy-inWednesdays, 6:30pm

Rainbow Bingo - $15
Friday, October 6th, 6:00pm

Discussion Groups

Bible Study Group - FreeLeader: Kim
Monday, 10:00am - 11:00am

We have a new Bible Study Group leader. Please join Kim and join a really great group as they explore, discuss, and learn from each other. There is a vibrant and caring atmosphere. Come and try this group for a meaningful experience.

This fun and dedicated group of bookworms meets every month. Members of this group will select, read and discuss books from the Seattle Public Library. Want to join? Call 206-297-0403 Any time on Monday, Thursday, or on Friday Morning and ask for the Social Worker for the latest book.

Current Events Group - FreeLeader Mary
Thursdays, 10:00am-11:30am
Discuss current and recent global events. The group decides the topic and how the discussion will run. All inquiring and open minds are welcome. You are encouraged to bring recent articles from newspapers and or magazines to enhance the discussions.

Nifty Thrifty Bookstore
Nifty Thrifty Bookstore Chair: Mary Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm
Additional Wednesday Time 4:30-8:00pm
Our bookstore has a wonderful variety of books for your reading pleasure. Thanks to Mary and helpers for all their work to make this a great place to get music, a book, a movie, or a magazine.

Exercise Groups

Ping Pong-Table Tennis - FreeGroup Leader: Bob Brown
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1:00pm-3:00pm
Tuesday, Thursday 2:00pm-4:00pmAll levels welcome. Improve your hand-eye coordination in a friendly game with new friends. Ping Pong has the most participants of any sport in the world!Balance Exercises - FreeGroup Leader Mary
Now Monday—Friday, 11:00am-11:30am
Balance is now offered every weekday at 11:00am for 30 minutes. Fun exercises to promote mobility, flexibility, and balance. All levels of fitness are welcome.

Table Tennis Coaching - FreeCoach Carl
1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 11:00am-1:00pm, By Appointment
Coaching will improve the game you already have by making good use of spin and placement. Table Tennis Coach Carl represented the USA in international matches, played for the professional team Seattle Sockeyes, and won many table tennis tournaments. Stop by the 2nd floor reception desk or call 206-297-0403 to schedule a coaching session. Why play table tennis?
The benefits include: great aerobic exercise, a terrific way to improve hand eye coordination, a thinking persons sport involving a good deal of strategy, social, not dependent on weather, inexpensive, doesn’t require organizing a team, and injuries are rare.Yoga For Active Seniors- $5 Member / $10 Non-Member Certified Yoga Instructor Judy
Thursdays, 12:00pm-1:00pm
Yoga can strengthen your core and increase your flexibility, strength, respiration, energy, and vitality. Yoga mat required.

Zumba - $5 Member / $10 Non-Member
Instructor: Paulette
Thursdays, 11:00am-12:00pm
Dance and aerobics combined with wonderful music for improved flexibility, coordination, and balance. Dance your way to better fitness. Enjoy more energy in your day to day life.

Social Groups

The Ballard NW Senior Center is hosting this new group, A.B.L.E, for aging lesbians, sponsored by Puget Sound Old Lesbians Organizing for Change (PSOLOC). The purpose of the group is to connect, socialize, and support each other. If you would like to take part in A.B.L.E then please come to the Ballard NW Senior Center for lunch. Then meet in the on the 2nd Floor to share. For more information call Ruth Emily Vogel at 206-295-5855 or connect with her by email at Ruth@IvyLawGroup.com. Everyone is welcome and appreciated at Ballard NW Senior Center.Wednesday Night Bingo
Bingo Manager Genavon
Wednesdays, 5:00pm (Dinner) $7
Wednesdays, 6:30pm (Bingo) $6.50 Buy-In

Men's Breakfast Club - $3.00Group Leader: Chef Bob
Last Friday of Each Month, 9:00am - 10:00amAll men are invited and encouraged to join in on this 'men only' breakfast. Enjoy buttermilk pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon, seasonal fruit, and beverages. Beverages include: orange juice, coffee, and tea.Sign up online, by phone or at the 2nd Floor Reception Desk.

Wear your purple and red! This fun group meets each month and plans trips, dine outs, and fun events to do together.Get involved and assist with events and go on Red Hat Trips.
No sign up required for the monthly meeting. Must attend one Meeting to go on Red Hat Trips.Sign-up at the 2nd floor reception desk for monthly trips.

Seattle Prime Timers - Free
Group Leader: Gregry
2nd Thursdays, 2:00pm - 4:00pmTime for gay men and their admirers to socialize and play cards. We will play Hearts and/or Cribbage depending on how many people show up and what their preferences are. We are also open to teaching. Join in this new group!

Wisdom Circle - Free3rd Thursdays, 1:00pm-2:00pmGroup Leaders: HelenOur Wisdom Circle gives us an opportunity to explore, understand, and share what is important. We can share and learn from each other through talking and listening about topics related to aging and changing roles. We tell about life, happiness, gratitude, in addition to looking forward to an increased safe and respectable place. We have learned much as we have grown to be senior. Please RSVP by calling 206-297-0403 or stop by the 2nd Floor Reception Desk

Support Groups

Art as Therapy (Group) - FreeFacilitated By: Social Worker Carleen
Mondays, 1:00pm - 3:00pmCome to the Social Services Office to make art with other Center participants. No art experience necessary.

Social Worker Carleen - FreeMondays, Thursdays, Fridays, 9:00am-4:00pm This is an invitation to make an appointment with me. I would like to get to know each and every one of you. I am an excellent listener. As a Social Worker I can help in many ways so come for a visit. Stop by 2nd floor Reception Desk to make an appointment.Life After Loss Support Group - Free
Social Worker Carleen
Fridays, 1:30pm-3:00pm “Loss, grief, and disappointment are profoundly personal. We all have unique circumstances and reactions to them.” - Sheryl Sandberg “Option B” (2017) You are invited to come to a safe place to talk. Any loss can cause grief. If the person, animal, relationship or situation was significant to you, it’s normal to grieve the loss you are experiencing.

Negotiating Change Support Group - FreeNOTE: Life Transitions Group has merged with “Negotiating Change”.Location: Social Services Office
Facilitated By: Social Worker Carleen
Thursdays, 1:00pm-2:30pmLife is about change. In the current time-frame, individuals are having a difficult time dealing with all the changes happening around us. Instead of aggressively forcing yourself into a boot-camp mentality about change, give your mind permission to make the leaps on its own schedule!

Creative Time Group - Free
Fridays, 10:00am – 11:30am (begins August 4th) Bring a special project you want to work on in the company of other individuals. Examples are beadwork, embroidery, knitting, crocheting, other fiber work, paper arts. This opportunity will allow you to share ideas, demonstrate your craft, and exchange materials HEALTH & WELLNESS if you wish. Come and enjoy a creative time together!

Wednesday Movies

Movie Groups

All movies are subject to change due to availability. Movies are provided in partnership with Rain City Video. If there is a movie or actor you would like to see please tell Kristina at KristinaW@SoundGenerations.org, or Group Leaders Anna, Corine, and Rudi.

Wednesday Night Movies - $2/movie + free popcorn!

Group Leader: Anna

Movie Starts at 6:00pm

This fun group meets after dinner on Wednesdays. Everyone who watches has a vote on the next movies chosen. Every Wednesday we show a new movie on our 52” TV. Our theater includes wonderfully comfortable chairs, choice seating, and free hot POPCORN! No sign up required.

Lion, 6 Academy Award Nominations, a lost son finding his way home with a handful of memories thru India.

May

10th

Guardians of the Galaxy, With the 2nd movie just entering theaters, 1st adventure of Star Lord.

May

17th

Moonlight, Academy Award Winner of Best Picture. A young man comes of age in Miami. Rated R.

May

24th

Central Intelligence, A one-time bullied geek who is now a lethal CIA agent. Comedy with The Rock.

May

31st

Jackie, Rated R. Jacqueline Kennedy was just 34 when her husband was elected President of the US.

languagemovies

Language Movie Groups - French, Spanish - English Subtitles
PARIS THEATER—Free 4th Thursdays, 1:30pm-3:30pm Practice hearing and understanding French with friends. We will be showing French and American movies in French each month. All are welcome!

MOVIES IN SPANISH - FreeTuesdays, 3:00pm
After Beginning Spanish on Tuesdays each week at 3:00pm we will be playing movie in Spanish, including movies that are made in English and dubbed in Spanish. With millions of native speakers, Spanish is the second most commonly spoken language in the world after English. Learning Spanish gives you the opportunity to live, volunteer, and travel abroad with more enjoyment.
Please join us. All are welcome!